Senior Accountant

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. The AHA has two main offices, located in Washington, D.C. and Chicago. We are currently seeking a Sr, Accountant for our Chicago office. This position is a hybrid role (three days in the office, two days working remote).

Starting base salary: = $78,000- $97,000- $116,000 (commensurate with related experience). The AHA is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing highly complex professional accounting activities, analysis and reconciliations to ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions. Serve as an integral part of the month end and year end close process and a key contributor in the preliminary and year-end audit process. Collaborate and interact with team members at all levels. In addition, provide leadership and educational guidance to support financial functions of operating units, implement process improvements and ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies and accounting standards:

• Prepare financial statements and Board reports by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system, sub systems and from various sources.
• Perform timely, accurate account reconciliations and proposed resolutions. Research and resolve variances and discrepancies to ensure reasonableness and accuracy.
• Ensure integrity of the financial statements by running analytical reports prior to closing, review and coordinate resolution of exceptions with appropriate individuals.
• Meet with operating unit management to review financial results and provide consultative and financial education. Conduct meetings with operating units in order to educate and streamline the current financial processes and gain efficiencies. Recommend and provide training related to financial activities and best practices.
• Provide accounting support for operating units by reviewing financial information, converting data to general ledger system, and obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.
• Facilitate the completion of annual audits by working diligently with external auditors and providing the requested documentation and support.
• Review the work of other team members and provide timely feedback. Prepare audit PBCs schedules, analysis, and other documents for audits and reviews as requested.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures in relation to the technical functions of the accounting department. Serve as resource to accounting team members on technical matters relating to financials, by keeping up to date with generally accepted accounting principles (FASB and GAAP). Conduct research and develop or recommend best practices to current methods or procedures.
• Prepare monthly journal entries.

We offer an excellent total compensation package, which includes medical/dental coverage (PPO/HMO), vision care, life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid vacation/holidays/sick days, wellness programs and more!

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call (312) 422-3000 and ask for the Vice President, Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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